WBU Presents Service Employee Honors

Williams Baptist University has honored seven of its employees for 60 years of combined service to the school and its Christ-centered education. Lynn Pennington was recognized for her 15 years of service to the university as an instructor of music education, while both Tony Conley and Dr. Aneita Cooper were honored for 10 years of […]
Paterson Delivers Virtual Presentation at COP15

Dr. Ann Paterson, the Nell Mondy Chair of Natural Sciences at Williams Baptist University, recently delivered a virtual presentation at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Paterson’s presentation entitled “Biodiversity for the Ontario Nurses for the Environment” focused on biodiversity and health and […]
WBU Education Program Recognized for National Excellence by CAEP

The Williams Teacher Education Program (WTEP) at Williams Baptist University has been granted national accreditation for its educator preparation programs, making it one of 55 providers from 28 states and the United Arab Emirates to receive accreditation this fall. All WTEP programs of study achieved national accreditation through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator […]
WBU Board Recognizes Employees, Welcomes New Trustees

The Williams Baptist University Board of Trustees took time Tuesday to commend several WBU employees who have distinguished themselves in recent months. The board, meeting in regular session on the Williams campus, also welcomed five new members to its ranks. Board members expressed their appreciation to four Williams employees: Zane Wright, Gabriel Sitibaldi, Dr. Charlotte […]
Williams Works Program Receives Donation from First National Bank of Lawrence County

Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Thursday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Vicki Leipert, Vice President/Assistant Sec. to the Board/Assistant Invest. Officer & Assistant Cashier. The Williams Works program has entered its third year […]
Harris Publishes Book on History of Pocahontas and Randolph County

Dr. Rodney Harris, Chair and Assistant Professor of History at Williams Baptist University and Director of the Randolph County Heritage Museum, has released a pictorial history of Pocahontas and Randolph County. Arcadia Publishing publishes the Images of America Series. Harris, a native of Pocahontas, holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Arkansas. He […]
Doss, Goad Crowned WBU Homecoming Queen and King

Kaylen Doss of Paragould, Ark., and Grant Goad of Jonesboro, Ark., were crowned the 2022 Williams Baptist University Homecoming queen and king in a coronation ceremony Thursday, Nov. 3. Doss is a senior biology major and is the daughter of Mithcell and Joy Doss. Goad, a senior Theology major, is the son of Wiley and […]
SBC President Visit WBU Campus, Delivers Weekly Chapel Message

For the first time in the storied history of Williams Baptist University, a sitting president of the Southern Baptist Convention visited campus Wednesday as Northeast Arkansas native Dr. Bart Barber delivered the university’s weekly chapel sermon. Barber, who grew up in Lake City, Ark., was elected president of the SBC in June. He spoke to […]
WBU’s Production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Set for Oct. 28-29

The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open their 2022-23 season on Oct. 28-29 with a production of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s “You Can’t Take It with You”. “In celebration of my upcoming 40-year anniversary at WBU, I am going back and directing some of my previous productions,” Melinda Williams, director of the […]
LawCo Chamber Encourages “Paint the Town Blue” for WBU Homecoming

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is showing its support for Homecoming at Williams Baptist University. The chamber is encouraging local businesses to “Paint the Town Blue” for the WBU festivities, which are scheduled for November 4 and 5. “The chamber is encouraging everyone to get blue at our local businesses for Williams Homecoming,” said […]